Myths in Transformation and Turnaround

There are many myths in transformation and turnaround. This article highlights some of the myths in the marketplace associated with this change management in the areas of strategy, leadership, cost cutting, downsizing, growth in Asia, etc.

Leading Change; It's 24-7

Leading change is tough and lonely but also rewarding as true leaders of change will witness the development of other leaders following in their footsteps. When that happens, it is worth being on show 24x7.

Change Management Disasters at Regional Management Level

One of the most important places to ensure that change management situations go correctly will be at the regional management level and with those managers who are overseeing the corporate outlets for a large area. Often when the regional manager leaves, moves to another position or trades with another regional manager we find that all the information that they know about goes with them.

Change Management at Fast Moving Tech Companies Can Mean Disaster

Change management and fast-moving high-tech companies can be devastating for the efficiency and innovative spirit of the company. All too often high-tech executives will find other work and leave the company to go work for another corporation.

Six Habits of Highly Effective Teams

Anyone who has spent time in software development organizations knows that some teams seem to achieve superhuman productivity, and some teams just can't seem to get anything done. I think that the ratio of productivity can be hundreds to one, no matter how you measure it. What is it about Highly Effective Teams that lets them make so much progress with so little effort? Here are some the characteristics of these super-teams.

Change Management; Two Women CEOs Sacked at HP and Hillary Clinton in the White House?

So far in the past two years now we have seen a rocky road at HP. First Carle Fiorina CEO of HP was sacked after her comments about accountants and lawyers at the Davos Convention and the messy Compaq Merger. But now we have Mrs. Dunn the CEO of HP in 2006 being sacked for something she did not do,

Is It Time To Change Your Mind About Mindsets?

When people are passionate, inspired and committed in their work they produce great results. If this is not the case then you can be sure that your organisation is underperforming.

An Educational Process for Change and Improvement Efforts

Once a management team has established a change and improvement plan, there are many ways to help everyone in the organization understand what's going on and why. These include one-on-one discussions, group presentations, workshops or seminars, videos, printed materials, and the like.

Change Management Time for Dell Corporation

When should a company consider change management? Most would say when the management is unable to perform up to the optimum level that is required to maintain shareholders' equity and quarterly profits.

Show Me The Money!

Around the world's coffee machines, talk about the culture of an organisation and its impact on performance wastes thousands of hours a day. We talk about the results that would be possible if the culture were just right; we complain where we see issues of organisational culture impacting performance. Talking is one thing; what’s rare, however, is real recognition of the fact that great leaders explicitly manage the culture of their organisation. They understand that results are not only linked to culture, results are the expression of an organisation's culture.

Change - It Is Like Riding a Bicycle

Successful companies know change is a necessity. The challenge is continually encouraging, creating, and implementing worthwhile changes to make a difference for the business. Helping your team learn to accept and even embrace change is similar to learning to ride a bicycle.

Lean Manufacturing: Preparing Employees for The Organizational Change

When a company or an organization is planning to go into and adopt lean manufacturing, necessary preparations have to be made in order to maximize the full benefits of lean manufacturing.

Manage the Transition to Your New Job

Consultants are often involved in a change in job assignments. Some jobs take more time then others. Some consultant have different assignments at the same time, but a new assignment always brings a introduction period with it. Not only consultants, but everyone involved in a job switch will be faced with such a transition. How should you handle such a period?